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Lysimachia nummelaria - Creeping Jenny
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Lysimachia nummelaria 'Aurea'

Creeping Jenny

Lysimachia nummelaria 'Aurea', also known most commonly as Creeping Jenny, is a vigorous groundcover that can be used in the garden or container and is known for its dense mat of bright chartreuse-colored, circular-leaved foliage. Best yellow color when planted in full sun. Profuse bright yellow flowers appear in early summer. Lovely spilling over a rock wall or hanging basket.

Creeping Jenny Growing and Maintenance Tips:

Thrives in damp soil and can be a very aggressive spreader.

Height:

2-4 Inches

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Spread:

12-18 Inches

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Hardiness Zone:

4 - 8

Characteristics & Attributes for Lysimachia nummelaria 'Aurea'

Exposure
• Sun
• Partial Shade
Soil Moisture Preference
• Wet
• Average
• Moist
Critter Resistance
• Deer Resistant
• Rabbit Resistant
Season of Interest (Flowering)
• Summer
Season of Interest (Foliage)
• Summer
• Fall
• Spring
Growth Habit
• Spreading
• Fast Growing
Height
• < 4 Inches
Attributes
• Great Foliage
• Border or Bed
• Mass Planting
• Container
• Naturalizing
• Edging
• Rock Garden
• Ground Cover
• Salt Tolerant
Foliage Color
• Chartreuse
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